Wednesday, 25 June 2008
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Looking Back on Pregnancy and Childbirth
When I was pregnant, I was so ready for my baby to be out. Here are the reasons:
- I was ready to see the little person that was half me half my husband for so long.
- My pubic bone felt like it was going to break in half and I could barely walk.
- I was sick and tired of everyone asking, "So when are you going to have that baby?" and saying, "You're huge! I bet you're miserable!"
- I could not sleep at night. Not AT ALL.
I was at the stage when I was going in every week for assessment, and each week I made a little progress. So as you can imagine, when I went to the Dr for what I thought would be my final pre-natal visit, I thought I was going to be sent to the hospital. WRONG. I was the same as the week before: 1 cm and 50% effaced. He instead scheduled me for over a week later induction.
I had a really bad attitude about it. It was Halloween, and I remember driving home from the appointment in hysterical tears. I couldn't take it anymore. The painful contractions and pelvic pain were getting to be too much. I just wanted it over with. So when I arrived home, I called and asked if there was a cancellation on anyone's induction, and they called back in a few minutes with a new date: 2 days later.
I had a successful induction, but looking back, I shouldn't have been in such a hurry. In the grand scheme of things, what would going into labor on my own have hurt? A few days of pain seems like so much when you're sleep-deprived and in the moment, but I should have been more patient. I should have enjoyed my pregnancy and childbirth, because not only does it not happen everyday, but it is a gift that so many do not get the chance to enjoy.
Has anyone else had an elective induction or c-section, and why? Would you do it again?
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My c-section was elective technically. The two doctors that I had been seeing both recommended it because of the estimate size of my little guy. As it was when he was born he was almost 10 pounds. Would I go through it all again...yes. I would like to try a VBAC next time though...as I wasn't allowed to hit the point of labor.
i'm 30 weeks and i'm at the stage where my pubic bone hurts and in pain when i walk.
@fantazygirl@xanga - the best thing to do is to see a chiropractor...it'll help out a lot. I know it did for me while I was pregnant!
I had 2 elective c sections after my first pregnancy ended in an emergency c section (breech). With my 2nd son my husband was deployed and to make things easier on everyone I planned a c section. My husband wasn't worried about me going into labor and having no one to help me, I made plans for someone to watch our 1st son while I was in the hospital and I got a 3 day vacation.
With my 3rd, I just wasn't comfortable with the VBAC risks after 2 c/s. I don't regret my choices although looking back it would have been nice to try a water birth.
I'm there right now. Everything you said up there is exactly how I feel and how I think at times. I'm technically past my due date, and I'm ready to have my little guy here with me. I hurt, there is SO much pressure, I can't walk, can't sleep, contractions 24/7.... it's hard to be patient. I know I'll miss being pregnant so much, but at the same time I'm so miserable. If I don't go into labor on my own, I am being induced next Wednesday (not really by my choice, I have to have my gallbladder taken out shortly after I deliver and the doctor is afraid my stones might pass to my baby if we don't get him out soon) and I'm worried because I don't want a c-section. Praying for active labor to start soon!
Due to the size of my baby, the doctor wanted me to have an elective C-section but I refused, saying the only way I'd get one is if it was an emergency. Fortunately my midwife agreed, she did set me up for an induction though because I was past my due date and because of baby's size and I was carrying too much fluid. I had absolutely no signs of going into labor but I desperately wanted to at least get started on my own so I scheduled the induction as far off as possible, the day before I hit 42 weeks. I went out and bought a bottle of castor oil and put it on the table and stared at it for three days, debating to try it or not. Finally two days before induction, I decided if labor didn't start the next day I'd take it. A few hours later my water broke and my daughter was born the next day. I'd do it again exactly the same way.
i had a regular vaginal delivery and i was in pain after i delievered for like 3 weeks. during those 3 weeks to like 8 mths, i wished i had a c-section. but now i think back, vaginal delievery is easier and faster to heal than c-section. i would opt for regular vaginal delievery if i have a baby #2...
I was a couple days past due, and nothing goin on, in fact my utrus seemed to be crawling up my throat. They did a Cervical Ripening Balloon catheter, a device designed to accelerate cervical dilation prior to the induction of labor, then they tried to break my water and couldnt, I got the PIT drip and it broke on its own, I was in labor for 31 hours I got to 10cm, I pushed for 5 hours, then they said I needed a c-section, we know why now, my Claire was 10pounds 4.5 oz and 22.5 inches, we didnt know that till they pulled her out she had a full head of hair and looked ilke a bull dog....it was our first, we are near 40 so we wont be having any others, along with the fact that the doc said they will only get bigger.
I wasn't induced, I went into labor the old natural way, but like you I was so ready to be done with being pregnant. After having my little girl I wished that I would have took the time to enjoy my pregnancy vs rushing through it. Everything went by so fast. I went from feeling the baby kick me to waking up for that first feeding at home. I really didn't want a c-section or to be induced. I ended up having my little girl 5 days after her due date but I am glad I waited for her to come on her own. I had a smooth pregnancy with no problems. I have had couple of friends who did have C-sections. 1 had her's scheduled due to medical reasons and the other 2 started out natual labor but with complications had to have a c-section. Next time, if my husband I decide to have another child, I want to document and enjoy every day
No, both of my inductions were not elective. The last time I was determined to go as long as it took no matter how uncomfortable I got just to go into labor naturally. I didn't get to go through with it though b/c I developed preeclampsia and was induced at 33 weeks. I grieved the loss of my "perfect birth" for a long time. Even now when I hear about people electing to be induced or have a c-section it makes me sad.
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